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Choices for high quality long zoom IS cameras in the fixed lens
category are limited. Nikon 8800, Konica Minolta A2/A200, Panasonic
FZ15/20 are all good cameras. I'd lean towards the A200 if I had the
bucks, the Panasonic FZ20 if I didn't. If I was really on a short
budget, the Pana FZ3, K-M Z3 and the Canon S1 IS would all be good
choices. The K-M Z3 would probably be my choice of these because of
better image resolution and true-er color rendition. If bucks aren't an
issue, I'd go for a Canon EOS 1DS Mark II and add a Wide Angle EF 24mm
f/1.4L and a EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS to the basic EF 24-70mm f/2.8L
USM.... should only put me back US$12K or so.....

Choices for high quality long zoom IS cameras in the fixed lens
category are limited. Nikon 8800, Konica Minolta A2/A200, Panasonic
FZ15/20 are all good cameras. I'd lean towards the A200 if I had the
bucks, the Panasonic FZ20 if I didn't. If I was really on a short
budget, the Pana FZ3, K-M Z3 and the Canon S1 IS would all be good
choices. The K-M Z3 would probably be my choice of these because of
better image resolution and true-er color rendition. If bucks aren't an
issue, I'd go for a Canon EOS 1DS Mark II and add a Wide Angle EF 24mm
f/1.4L and a EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS to the basic EF 24-70mm f/2.8L
USM.... should only put me back US$12K or so.....

"gt" <> wrote in message
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> I'm thinking about getting a Panasonic Lumix because of the huge optical
> zoom AND image stabilization.
>
> I've also considered Minolta and Nikon, but they don't seem to have image
> stabilization.
>
Nikon Coolpix 8800 10X with VR, Minolta (Konica-Minolta) Z3 12X Anti Shake,
also A1, A2, and A200 all have AS

We have the Panasonic FZ20 and are delighted with it. Yes, Nikon have the
8800, but its lens at maximum aperture is far smaller than the f/2.8 of
the Panasonic's Leica lens. Canon offer the S1 IS which is cheaper, but
only 3.2MP.

I just got a great deal on the Panasonic FZ3 after shopping for several
weeks. It has 12x zoom and image stabilization. It is small and light
weight and I can easily use it with my one good arm The Leica lens is high
quality. This is a very cool looking camera, especially with the lens hood
attached. I've had several people approach me and ask about the camera.

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